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3rd DISTRICT: If anyone has


information regarding any of the reported incidents, please call South Detective Division at 215-686-3013 or submit a tip.


Reporting 3rd district crimes


from Delaware Ave to Broad St. and Lombard St. through Oregon Ave.)


Aggravated Assaults: none reported Robbery: 400 Saint Michael Dr. (firearm); 400 Saint Michael Dr. Burglary: none reported Theft: 100 Salter St; 600 S. Front St.


Theft from Auto: 2100 S. 5th


St; 100 Snyder Ave; 400 Hoffman St; 400 Fitzwater St.


Stolen Auto: 100 Ritner St; 300 Porter St; 1800 E. Moyamensing Ave.


6th DISTRICT: If anyone has


information regarding any of the reported incidents, please call the 6th


3060. Reporting 6th


District at 215-686- District


Crimes from Front and South to Broad to Front and Market Streets.


Aggravated Assault: 100 S. 7th


St.


Burglary: 700 Pine St; 700 Chestnut St. Robbery: none reported Theft: 800 Market St; 1300 Market St; 200 S. 13th S. 13th


Guyer Ave; 2000 S. 68th St; 6900 Dicks Ave;


2000 Bonnaffon St; 2300 S. 66th


2000 S. 66th St.


Theft: 6700 Woodland Ave; 6900 Lindbergh Blvd; 6500 Grays Ave; 6500 Reedland St; 6200 Greenway Ave; 7200 Woodland Ave; 5800 Woodland Ave. Thefts from Auto: none reported Stolen Auto: 6700 Linmore Ave.


DISTIRCT: To report a crime to the 16th 686-3160. The 16th covers 33rd to 34th


16th


District: 215- District


and Powelton Ave and Girard Ave to 52nd


& Baltimore Ave. Aggravated Assault: 4100 W. Girard Ave. Robbery: 4000 W. Girard; 500 N. 39th


St (firearm). St; 300


St; 900 Walnut St; 200 Chestnut St; 1300 Market St; 1200 Chestnut St; 800 Market St; 1000 Market St. Theft from Auto: 1300 Pine St; 1100 Arch St. Stolen Auto: 500 Pine St. Rape: 1200 Market St.


DISTRICT: Anyone who wants to report a crime: 215-686-3090. District covers Lombard St. to Poplar St., Broad St. to the Schuylkill River


9th


Aggravated Assault: none reported Robbery: 1500 Market St (firearm); 2100 Fairmount Ave (firearm); 1500 Spruce St.


& Chestnut St; 2100 Race St; 1600 JFK; 1600 Locust St. Theft from Auto: 2600 Lombard St; 1700 Lombard St; 400 N. Broad St; 1800 Pine St; 2300 Pkwy; 100 N. 22nd


Burglary: 2300 Naudain St; 1600 Naudain St; 2200 Spruce St. Theft: 1700 Race St; 1700 Chestnut St; 1500 Locust St; 1700 Walnut St; 1600 Market St; 2000 Market St; 1500 Lombard St; 100 S. 20th 15th


St; St.


Stolen Auto: none reported Rape: 2200 Pkwy.


DISTRICT: To Report a Crime to the 12th 686-1320. The 12th


12th


District: 215- District


Covers Southwest Philly bounded by Grays Ferry Ave at 50th at 70th


St. to Woodland Ave St.


Aggravated Assault: 2600 Daggett St; 2100 Simpson St (firearm); 5900 Chester Ave (firearm). Robbery: 6000 Warrington Ave; 5800 Woodland Ave. Burglary: 6100 Upland St; 2800 S. Simpson St; 6500


Burglary: 4100 Lancaster Ave. Theft: 4000 Lancaster Ave. Theft from Auto: none reported. Stolen Auto: none reported.


17th


DISTRICT: To report a crime to the 17th


Police


District: 215-686-3170. The 17th


Police District covers


Lombard St. to Moore St. and Broad St. to the Schuylkill River


Aggravated Assault: none reported Robbery: 1500 Washington Ave (firearm). Burglary: 600 S. 21st


St;


Theft: 1800 Washington Ave; 17th


& Washington Ave; Theft from Auto: 1900 Fitzwater St; 2300 Carpenter St; 2000 Fitzwater Stolen Auto: 1800 Montrose St.


DISTRICT: To report a crime to Penn Public Safety: 215-898-7297. Covers UCD boundaries: Baltimore Ave to Lancaster Ave, 30th 50th


UPENN PUBLIC SAFETY and 18th


Street to St.


Aggravated Assault: 4600 Chester Ave; 4500 Woodland Ave (firearm). Robbery: 200 Hanson St. Burglary: none reported. Theft: 3100 Market St; 3700 Walnut St; 3400 Spruce St; 200 S. 33rd


St; 3900 Chestnut


St; 4400 Pine St; 3400 Guardian Dr; 200 S. 33rd St; 4400 Spruce St; 3800 Chestnut St. Theft from Auto: 800 S. 48th St.


St; 3400 Civic Center Blvd; 3800 Chestnut St; 200 S. 36th


Stolen Auto: 4100 Walnut St. P


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City Council on Thurs- day took another significant step toward generating more energy jobs and eco- nomic activity in Philadel- phia. A resolution to authorize


the creation of the Special Committee on Energy Op- portunities for Philadelphia was introduced by Coun- cilman At-Large David Oh and sponsored by all members of City Council. The Special Committee will review and investigate pro- posals to achieve City Coun- cil’s Energy Hub objectives: Enhanced financial and operational performance of the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW); more employment and skills training oppor- tunities for Philadelphia residents; and increased regional participation in the new energy economy with a focus on environmental health and sustainability. “The potential for the


Greater Philadelphia region to become a major player in the energy sector is enor- mous, unprecedented -- and as of now, untapped,” City Council President Darrell L. Clarke said. “Too many Philadelphians can’t find work, and too many of those who do work are trapped by wage stagnation. Given our natural gifts – close proximity to the Marcellus Shale, strategic location in the Northeast corridor – it would be irresponsible of the City to not seek new paths for economic growth in the energy industry.” Last November, City Council held two days of hearings on Philadelphia’s


potential to become a re- gional energy hub. Council President Clarke on Thurs- day named Councilman Bobby Henon (6th


District)


and Councilwoman Mar- ian Tasco (9th


District) the


co-chairs of the Special Committee on Energy Op- portunities. “On March 6, 2014, the day of the Mayor’s budget address, we told the pub- lic very clearly that City Council does not support the privatization or out- sourcing of municipal jobs. Since then, we have been overwhelmed by positive responses from energy com- panies that see opportuni- ties for PGW, a very well- run and financially healthy company, to become an even more valuable munici- pal asset,” Councilwoman Tasco said.


“City Council has been clear: Philadelphia must adapt to the new energy economy in a way that results in more family-sus- taining jobs and economic activity, not less; more protections for low-income households and seniors, not less; and more sustainable energy solutions, not less,” Councilman Henon said. Additional appointments to the Special Committee and meeting dates will be announced in coming weeks.


The Pennsylvania Legisla- tive Black Caucus, under the direction of Chairwoman Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, D-Phila., met with the leadership of the Penn- sylvania Chiefs of Police Association last week to dis- cuss legislative priorities for the next few years. According to PCPA of- ficials, this was the first time they have met with a collec- tive body of legislators to discuss policies and poten- tial legislation.


"This meeting was a great way to open dialogue be- tween law enforcement offi- cials and the PLBC," Brown said. "Recent issues of po- tential excessive police force in the news have caused


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concern for the PLBC, as those affected have been predominantly black." Representing the PLBC, in addition to Chairwoman Brown, were Vice Chair Ed Gainey, PLBC and Demo- cratic Caucus Secretary Rosita Youngblood and Reps. Margo Davidson, Jason Dawkins and Steven Kinsey.


The PCPA was represent- ed by Executive Director, Dane Merryman, Chairman Tom King and President Bill Kelly.


Among the most critical


proposals discussed was the potential for police of- ficers to wear body cameras while on the job as a way to protect both the public from excessive force as well as the police officers from unjust or unfair claims of violence. The PCPA and PLBC also discussed ways to increase the number of accredited police departments in the Commonwealth. Currently, only 100 of the approxi- mately 1,100 departments are fully accredited under current state standards. "The PCPA is certainly willing to consider the cam- eras," Brown said. "How- ever, as they pointed out during the discussion, we in the legislature would need to amend Pennsylvania›s current wiretap laws and would really need to have a serious discussion about funding, beyond the costs of the cameras themselves. Outfitting every police of- ficer with a body camera would require a significant initial investment and so the finances must be considered in any potential bills. "This opening dialogue was very positive and I look forward to continuing to discuss the PLBC›s concerns and our goal to find mutu- ally beneficial solutions to our needs as well as the PCPA's."


Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) introduced a House resolution recently, H.Con. Res. 10, supporting President Obama’s recently announced College Prom- ise plan that would make community college free for responsible students. The program—highlighted in the President’s State of the Union Address—has the potential to impact nine million students across the United States.


Fattah, a leading Congres- sional advocate for college access and educational equity, called on Congress to support the goals of America’s College Promise proposal and pursue strate- gies in the new legislative session that will make col- lege more affordable and


accessible for all students. “Community college opens doors for so many individuals in our com- munities—both young and old, people of all stripes and backgrounds. I am thrilled by the President’s proposal to help ensure that millions more individuals have the ability to obtain a higher education degree,” Congressman Fattah said. “Expanding access and op- portunity to higher educa- tion by offering two years of free community college will result in sending more educated, trained people into the workforce and ultimately boosting our na- tion’s competitive edge. I am excited to join with my colleagues in Congress to take up this proposal and work towards passing this idea into law.” The President’s plan, modeled after successful initiatives in Tennessee and


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